Reservation – Economically Weaker Sections – EWSs – Appointment of Liaison Officer

No.2019-E(SCT)I/25/1, dated 14.02.2019

Sub: Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) in civil posts and services in the Government of India (Ministry of Railways) – Appointment of Grievance Redressal Officer and Liaison Officer.
Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.2019-E(SCT)I/25/1, dated 07.02.2019 (RBE No. 21/2019).

Kindly refer to Railway Board’s letter No.2019-E(SCT)I/25/1, dated 07.02.2019 (RBE No. 21/2019) enclosing a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training’s OM No.36039/1/2019-Estt.(Res.), dated 31.01.2019, issuing instructions regarding reservation for EWSs not covered under the reservation scheme for SCs/ STs/ OBCs in respect of direct recruitment in civil posts and services in the Government of India.
As per Para-9.1 & 9.2 of above mentioned DOP&T’s OM, every Government establishment shall appoint a senior officer of the Department as the Grievance Redressal Officer & the name, designation and contact details of the Grievance Redressal Officer may be displayed prominently on the website and in the office of the concerned establishment.
Also as per para-10 of above mentioned DOP&T’s OM, Ministries/ Departments/ Attached and Subordinate Offices shall appoint Liaison Officer to monitor the implementation of reservation for EWSs.
The above instructions regarding appointment of Grievance Redressal Officer and a Liaison Officer for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) be complied with in a fortnight.

Download Railway Board Circular dated 14.02.2019

Forward reference⇒RBE No.